Kellogg Co. snack brands are introducing a variety of new cookies, crackers, chips and bars that the company says are sure to delight consumers. “Snacking is an important part of peoples’ diets, and consumers are constantly seeking new options,” says Brian Huff, president of Kellogg U.S. Snacks. “We continue to respond with flavors, ingredients and […]
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Red Diamond Rolls Single-Serve Coffee And Tea
Red Diamond, one of the three oldest coffee, tea and foodservice companies in the U.S. continuously operated by the same family, will offer its coffee and tea products in a single-serve format, leveraging LBP Manufacturing’s UpShot Solution. This next-generation “flow-through” technology offers the ideal single-serve experience, according to a news release. The unique filter features […]
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Essentia Water Sponsoring Super Summer Hydration Giveaway
Essentia Water will kick off its Super Summer Hydration Giveaway on Friday, June 21. The 50-day online promotion that runs through Aug. 9 is hosted at www.EssentiaWater.com/Super and on Essentia’s Facebook page. Contestants over the age of 18 will share their favorite ways to stay hydrated by posting a brief paragraph or photo on Essentia’s […]
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Atkins Adds New Entrees To Frozen Meals Line
Atkins Nutritionals Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, is introducing three new entrees to its current line frozen meals. • Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry: Grilled white meat chicken breast, broccoli florets, green beans and red bell peppers in a sesame sauce; • Chicken Marsala : Grilled white meat chicken breast, Portobello mushrooms, green beans and red […]
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Annie’s Debuts Microwavable Mac & Cheese Cup Made With Organic Ingredients
Annie’s is expanding its top-selling line of macaroni and cheese products with the introduction of three Macaroni & Cheese Microwavable Cups, available in Real Aged Cheddar, White Cheddar and Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar. One of the first microwavable cups with macaroni and cheese made with high-quality organic and natural ingredients, Annie’s says its latest […]
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Nature Valley Expands Beyond Traditional Granola Bars With New Products
Nature Valley is introducing two new products outside the traditional granola bar category: Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares and Nature Valley Protein Granola. Nature Valley’s new soft-baked oatmeal product and loose, bagged granola make it easier to enjoy the taste of Nature Valley on the go, the company says. “Consumers have been asking for different […]
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RaceTrac’s Sodapalooza Returns For Summer
Already in full swing in Georgia, Florida and Texas stores, RaceTrac is offering 32-oz. fountain drinks and 16-oz. frozen beverages for $0.69 all summer as part of its Sodapalooza promotion. In addition, all stores are unveiling a new RaceTrac Value Menu, with 12 items offered for either $.99 or $1.99. Items include sunflower seeds, fresh-baked […]
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Cigarette Prices To Increase; New Tobacco Product Rulings Begin Soon
The nation’s three largest tobacco makers are raising cigarette prices. The Business Journal reports that Reynolds American Inc. subsidiary R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Lorillard Inc. and Philip Morris USA are raising prices for most brands. Reynolds and Lorillard will raise prices by 6 cents a pack or 60 cents a carton for wholesalers and direct […]